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Hello- this is my first post on this forum.

My surgery date is set for September 26. I am so happily overwhelmed for this new lifestyle choice I have chosen. I live in Oklahoma but my surgeon is in Texas so that is where I will be traveling for everything. My first doctor visit was June 12, 2012, and the following week on the 21st I had my meeting with the nutritionist and the psychologist. My next doctor visit was the middle of July. September 10, 2012 I received my approval from my insurance company and surgery was immediately scheduled. Did I mention how excited I was? :)

My husband and family are beyond supportive and that makes this so much easier. All I know is that- I refuse to be the mother who tells her daughter know because I am too overweight to walk. She and I deserve so much more out of me, but enough with that!

Good luck to everyone and God bless.

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Congratulations!! I am going to my first seminar tonight, and reading your post got me even more excited! Good luck on your journey and please keep posting! I can't wait to hear about your progress!

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Welcome to the forum. I have learned so much here. Congrats on your choice to change your life. It's been the best thing I've ever done for myself. I wish the same for you. It hasn't been easy, and I've learned I have more willpower and strength than I ever thought I had.

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Welcome to LBT! There's a lot of knowledge, inspiration & support here.

Hope to see you around!

Best Wishes!

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